Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting
by Skip Press
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781592577552
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An updated and revised edition, this book is a practical and popular guide to realizing the dream of succeeding as a screenwriter. Insider Skip Press gives novice screenwriters a cook's tour of the industry, then leads them through the process of picking a winning idea, structuring and writing a screenplay, and packaging the final script for sale. This down-in-the-trenches book provides invaluable tips and advice that will help the newcomer navigate the business and avoid mistakes that brand him/her as an amateur.
In the third edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting, readers will also find-
- CD-ROM packed with sample screenplays, Hollywood contact information, screenwriting software demos, and more.
- Chapters on writing for television, including a sample TV script segment.
- How comic book and 2D-animation software creations can lead to script and movie deals.
- Advice on using concise storytelling and viral short films effectively.
- A new chapter on sources for screenplays and movies, including how Asian films are acquired and adapted.
| ISBN-13 | 9781592577552 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1592577555 |
| Weight | 1.35 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.38 x 0.97 x 9.12 In |
| List Price | $21.95 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 416 pages |
| Publisher | Alpha |
| Published On | 2008-07-01 |
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